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Automation Engineer - Manufacturing Automation
Location: Cavan - with travel| Full-Time | Permanent
The Company
A global leader in advanced building materials and manufacturing innovation, recognised for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and engineering excellence. With operations spanning multiple countries, the company continues to invest heavily in automation, digitalisation, and continuous improvement across its production network. Due to ongoing success, they now seek to hire a new Automation Engineer.
The Role
An exciting opportunity for a skilled Automation Engineer to join an international engineering team. The successful candidate will design, develop, and commission automated systems across global manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with corporate engineering standards and driving continuous improvement in production performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and upgrade automated control systems for production lines worldwide.
* Commission and support automation equipment and systems at global sites.
* Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and controls expertise to plant teams.
* Lead and mentor junior automation engineers on assigned projects.
* Collaborate with production, quality, and safety teams to deliver global project goals.
* Contribute to the development of electrical and controls standards and best practices.
* Ensure compliance with ISO standards, CE marking, and internal safety policies.
The Person
* Degree-qualified Engineer with 3+ years of automation or controls experience.
* Strong PLC programming skills - ideally Siemens S7/TIA.
* Experience with motion control (e.g., Simotion, Sinamics) and SCADA systems (WINCC preferred).
* Knowledge of industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet).
* Background in control system design, installation, and commissioning.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to a global project environment.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills.
The Package
* Pension and benefits package
* 25 days leave
* Opportunities for training and career progression
* Involvement in multi-site, high-impact projects
Location
Multi-site role with a primary base at the group’s manufacturing facilities in Cavan. Travel to other sites will be required.
Our client is open to some hybrid working when based in Ireland, so candidate living in Dublin, Meath, Westmeath, Louth, Monaghan, Leitrim or neighbouring counties are welcome to apply.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering, Information Technology, and Manufacturing
* Industries: Construction Hardware Manufacturing
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